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What are the symptoms of Lassa fever and how is it spread?

Posted by: Blog Editor, Posted on: 7 March 2025 - Categories: Health security
Lassa virus under a microscope. Image courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This blog post summarises the key points about Lassa fever and what UKHSA does when a case of an infectious disease such as Lassa fever is identified in the UK.

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